NodeGreen11
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I don't really know what's the point of this track?
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I don't really know what's the point of this track?
reaperexpress
Senior Member
Hypothesis 1: reduce conflict with CN switchers coming waiting for a path to rejoin the CN York Subdivision
Hypothesis 2: give a reason to finally put York U station out of its misery
NodeGreen11
Active Member
Weirdly it doesn't have a switch from the new track heading towards Downsview Park
reaperexpress
Senior Member
Hmm, good point. Must be some kind of siding for CN's shunters delivering to the oil facilities there.
kali
Active Member
If I recall correctly, the RH electrification bit was to enable more storage for the network - is this accurate?
Northern Light
Superstar
Its only 3 trains worth.
I'm sure its an added benefit.
But I think the larger reason I saw was using it as space to turn trains back and not having them occupy platform space at Union or in the USRC while so doing.
kali
Active Member
And if they're turning around EMUs - they'll need electrification on that section of track. It makes sense. Will this require flood proofing the line?
Allandale25
Senior Member
@reaperexpress thanks!
For C4, the rail-over-rail grade separation Stouffville Line, are there any new documents/track plans?
For C4, the rail-over-rail grade separation Stouffville Line, are there any new documents/track plans?
reaperexpress
Senior Member
Yes this stuff is all on the Metrolinx Engage website, though it is admittedly very difficult to actually find on the convoluted site. I usually just google search the project name rather than fighting through the website itself.
https://www.metrolinxengage.com/sit...o_expansion_feb_2020_scarborough_junction.pdf
Northern Light
Superstar
The short answer is 'no'.
This project (Don Layover) is along the Don Branch, which, within a few meters of crossing the river is at an elevation well beyond flood risk.
This project does not cover, at least in any images thus far, changes to the Bala Sub itself, from Don Branch to the USRC.
Clearly, some changes will be made if only for the purpose of electrification.
In so doing, they may wish (where room permits) to add some flood reliance.
However, they can't do much by way of elevation change as they have Eastern/Richmond/Adelaide flyover, Dundas, Gerrard and Riverdale Park Pedestrian Bridges to pass under.
They might be able to steal a few cm, but not a whole bunch more.
Coolstar
Senior Member
KevinT
Senior Member
This post should be a letter to the editor in itself, well said!
Andy_in_Toronto
Active Member
Took the 15:15h train from Niagara Falls to Toronto. I tried to shoot some photos at the Hamilton Junction. Seems like CN is still working on the signaling systems. There piles of material I can’t identify.
Someone else might have knowledge what they are doing?
Someone else might have knowledge what they are doing?
crs1026
Superstar
Installing the switch heaters and associated ductwork. Winter is coming
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Allandale25
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